After reading the Six Classics, pick up the source of the pen

This sentence comes from "Ink Inscription on Thirty Years Old" written by Qian Yong, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty.

The phrase "pick up the pen after reading the Six Classics" means that only after studying the Six Classics in depth can you pick up the pen to write. This shows Qian Yong's attitude towards knowledge and creation, and emphasizes the importance of in-depth study and thinking.

Qian Yong (1759-1844) was a calligrapher and poet of the Qing Dynasty who was born in Wuxi, Jiangsu. His calligraphy is mainly cursive and has a unique style. He is known as one of the outstanding representatives in the history of Chinese calligraphy.